The 3 Hour Day and the Wife’s Share in Labor
An advertisement style note argues women suffer under long hours and childbirth strain and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness. It includes testimonials, warnings against substitutes, and a call to private correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York. It then shifts to Wabash railroad equipment updates and promotional copy for Pan-American Exposition materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Green
Darville
Boyle Co. Ky
Wabash Railroad
Chicago
Hare
Bf. A
Palmer
Pass Agt
Grain prices rise as crops prosper across regions
The item notes higher grain values with corn up 4 cents per bushel in a week, wheat up 6 cents, and rice imports dropping over half in three years as Louisiana and Texas rice growing expands. It cites West area influence and a general sense of farmer prosperity amid fluctuating markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Texas
Illinois Day speech sets tone for state morals
The Champaign Gazette quotes Governor Yates in Buffalo noting Illinois aims to foster a high citizenship standard. He warns corruption in city councils immorality in society hypocrisy in religion and the community must not cede to demagoguery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign Gazette
Buffalo
Yates
Illinois
Pension for Benjamin Harrison's widow eyed in Congress
Friends of Mrs Harrison seek a $5000 annual pension for the president’s widow, equal to what Mrs Grant and Mrs Garfield receive. Opposition may arise since she married General Harrison after he stopped being president, and Russell B Harrison may oppose, arguing his father never planned such a provision. Harrison’s children reportedly had no contact with him after his second marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Congress
Grant
Garfield
Harrison
Russell B. Harrison
Gen. Harrison
G W Smith Reports Health After Treatment in Tiskilwa
G W Smith of Tiskilwa Illinois writes from home on December 7 1901 that he returned December 8 after doctors dismissed him as sound He says the 18 days of treatment left him well and without ill effects for ten years plans to resume regular meals and expresses faith in the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Smith
Tiskilwa
Ill
Burt
Tam
Tiskilwa, Ill
Arnica Salve Claims Quick Cure for Ailments
H Robbins on Hillsborough Illinois reports severe corn pain but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed them fully and works on sprains bruises cuts sores burns and ulcers. Guaranteed cure sold at Dr Powell's City drug store 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Ill
Bucklen
Dr Powell
City
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Growth and Vitality for Children
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as nourishing and curative for weak or pale children, likening it to grain for horses. It claims to boost appetite, digestion, and blood, and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, 4 Pearl Street New York. The text also lists officers and events of the Eastern Star meeting, including elected officers and future installation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Ada
Mildred Pershing
Ruth
Mabel Sterrett
Esther
May Wrycoff
Martha
Anna Bobby
Electa
Edyth Quinn
Bertha Tullis
Wm Calhoun
J. A. Swein
Mary Quinn
H. J. Adams
Lottie J. Wiley
Chicago
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a medicine advertised as New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief for bladder and back pain in both sexes and immediate relief of water retention. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store with other holiday goods at Schaefer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
G A R Lookout Mt Post No 94 Elections Report
G A R Lookout Mt Post No 94 Henry held elections last Saturday night naming Commander Rev A K Tullis V C W K Pershing J V C Alex Daniels Q M J A Melick O D Henry Hoagland G G L A Meir Chaplain G M Lock Surgeon J A Otto Trustees L A Meir J8 Burt H Hoagland Delegate Wm German alternate Alex Daniels installing officer Howard Young installation first Saturday eve in January
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Lookout
Mt. Post
Henry
A. K. Tullis
V. C
W. K. Pershing
Alex Daniels
Q. M
J. A. Melick
O. D
Henry Hoagland
L. A. Meir
G. M. Lock
J. A. Otto
L. A
Meir
Burt
Hoagland
Wm,. German
Howard Young
W R C Elects Officers At Whole Meeting
The W R C held its last Saturday election naming President Mrs Theo Disosway 5 V Mrs Howard Young J Vs Mrs I A Meier Treasurer Mrs D W Gehring Conductor Mrs James Newman ward Mra M McBride and naming Mrs C M Dawson delegate to the Rock Island spring convention with alternate Mrs James Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Disosway
Howard Young
I. A. Meier
D. W. Gehring
James Newman
M. McBride
Rock Island
C. M. Dawson
Warren
Honorary Member Recognized as Health Limits Attendance
An honorary era member is named due to health constraints. The Womens Relief Corps will install new officers near the holidays with the president appointing the secretary and four color bearers.
Punctual Life Insurance Agent Wins Pledge
An indefatigable life insurance agent in the country town pursues a wary prospect for two years. He finally locates the man at his home, arrives punctually at 3 o clock after a five mile walk, and persuades him to apply for a policy. The man concedes the merits of such punctuality.
Distressing Stomach Disease Promises Permanent Cure
An advertisement touts a masterly remedy from South American Nervine for stomach weakness and indigestion claiming a universal cure. It asserts first dose relief, total reliability, and safety. Also promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for colds priced 25 and 40 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onic
Ballard
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Bank
UT Ee
G. G. AR
George Burt
Granne A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
J. J. Crowley
Oregon
Feehan
Martinelli
Philippines
Peoria Star
London Times
Thomas B. Ferguson
Oklahoma
William M. Jenkins
Guy Jenkins
Territory
Oklahoma Sanitarium Company
Pearl St
New York
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
M. L. Hildebrand
Himer Quinn
Dr Swein
E. 8. Sterrett
JAS
Erie
Winston Churchill
Gadfly
E. L. Waynich
Robert Neilson Stephens
Philip Winwood
H. Sienkiewicz
Capt Charles King
W.D. Howells
Schaefer
Rebecca Springer
Abd-el-Kader
Mary KE. Ireland
Kahath Sloane
Julia MacNeil Wright
Philippi
Fannie 5
Igarst Ue
America
Juan F
Portuondo
Barnes
Reg- Schaefer
Opman’s Milk Twain
Tansill’s
Sport Royal
Webster
Grand Collection
Schaef
Alc
Backa
Wovels
Byron
Holmes
Kipling
Burns
Browning
Longfellow
Moore
Luskins
Omer Khayyam
Schaef- 50
Schaehfper
Postoffice
Henry, Illinois
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